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Hey there it’s Danielle from Food Confidence with this week’s luscious green smoothie! This one is a great on-the-go breakfast or post workout recovery shake. It’s full of chocolately-peanuty mango flavor. If you’re scared to try this shake because it’s green, I promise…you don’t taste the spinach at all! That’s just one great reason to [...]
Our society has forced alot of us to eat on the run or have very little time to prepare meals. Whether your in the corporate world, busy parents with kids or just plain busy – having tips to prepare healthy quick meals is a big help. I put together a few simple ways to be [...]
Hey zesty readers, it’s Danielle again from Food Confidence with another smoothie recipe for you to try! We’re going green again this week but it’s all good. This smoothie will take you back to your last tropical vacation! It’s smooth and creamy and one of my favorites (your kids will drink it up, too)! It’s [...]
I made this again! It is so yummy! I am posting my first ever Wholewheat Lasagna Recipe with full step by step instructions for you to follow along, print out at home and try it for yourself. The results from this recipe have been very positive. The steps are simple and easy to follow – [...]
Hey there, it’s Danielle here again with this week’s smoothie! And guess what, today’s delicious smoothie treat is not green! Are you excited? It’s a beautiful ruby red from this week’s star ingredient…raspberries! Raspberries are a smoothie favorite for me, I love the sweet-tart taste they impart and the pretty color. Of course raspberries are [...]
Middle of the week for a grilled peach. What do you think? I am a big fan of grilled fruit and for some reason it goes super well with the crunch of a nut and a the sharpness of cheese. For this salad, I used toasted walnuts, goat cheese and a simple balsamic vinaigrette with [...]
Time is of the essence. Make the best of it. Embrace the tips below to save time int he kitchen. Now most of these ideas are not rocket science or particularly complicated. They are simply tips I have tried in the past and have adapted over time. What I would like to see is people [...]
Warm me up. Ignore the damp weather outside. Use left over shriveled tomatoes, carrots and a can of lentils. Add some love and time. Blend until smooth. Savor the flavor. That is what I did last night and delivered a hearty soup on a cold damp evening. Sometimes we think soups are intimidating, time consuming, [...]
Hey ya’ll! It’s Danielle from Food Confidence here again with this week’s smoothie for you to enjoy. This one is actually near and dear to my heart. I tend to like my smoothies a bit on the tangy side and this combo contains all my favorite flavors. The star of this smoothie is arugula. You [...]
Are you ready for a “green” peanut butter and jelly smoothie? It’s Danielle Omar here with another smoothie recipe for you. Next time you’re craving a PBJ, whip up one of these green smoothies! This antioxidant-rich smoothie contains spinach, grapes, banana, and peanut butter. You be pleasantly surprised that you don’t taste the spinach at all, despite [...]
Hi Zestycook readers! My name is Danielle Omar. I’m a nutritionist and I blog over at Food Confidence. You might remember me from last week when Zesty was talking about his “silent” detox. Well, he’s asked me to help you get healthy by sharing some of my favorite smoothie recipes with you. So each week on Friday I’ll [...]
Happy Monday! When you think about snacks, you often think about going to your pantry and finding some pre-packaged treat you picked up in aisle 7 at the grocery store. Highly processed and not great for you but very quick, tasty and convenient. Right? Well today I am asking you to try these bars as [...]
Happy Friday! It is smoothie day today. I have been quietly detoxing this week with the assistance of a client RD and fellow client Danielle Omar. I will not sit here and say this is easy but it is somewhat fun and challenging. The details of this detox essentially remove dairy, sugar and gluten from [...]
First off, It’s good to be back! I have been somewhat MIA as work has been extremely busy ( although I am not complaining) and I just wanted to tell you I have not stopped blogging - just a short hiatus which has now ended. I would like to welcome myself back with something way [...]
As you read this headline, you may say to yourself – “who does this Zestycook guy think he really is”? Well don’t….. I just created that headline to get your attention and now that you are reading this I will inform you that this is just my opinion on how to make the perfect nachos. [...]
Happy Monday to you! It feels like I am going full throttle all the time with work, zesty ( and a new project to be named soon ) and sometimes feeling like I do not have the proper time to create great meals. I’ve been craving cream cheese as of late and I had just picked [...]
A new spin on my Super Star Toast, and something I am going to call - Fat Sandwich, Thin Bagel. Remember my posts from way back where I created my version of Super Star Toast I and Super Star Toast II, well today I wanted to create something similar with a whole new product. I [...]
OK folks. This is a winner. Trust me on this one. I love a dish that transforms a familiar taste into something amazing….like this sweet and savory salsa. It’s like guacamole kicked up a few notches. Not easy to do with guacamole because it can stand on it’s own and let me tell you, I could [...]
Hi! I’ve been running around lately – Great start to 2013 business wise but that just means I am slightly behind on client delivery. I have been working on a new project for the past 5 months and it is going to launch next week. It is nothing related to food but I will likely [...]
Happy Monday to you! Let’s call the past weekend a somewhat productive weekend around the house. We finally got the outdoor rink built! Rink is flooded and freezing as we speak. Whoooo Hooooo Let’s start this week off with a simple shrimp recipe that you can do all year round and really impress your taste [...]
Happy Friday folks…. With the Christmas season and holidays among us, this post really has practicality written all over it. No need to waste things that have perfectly good uses. Give this a read through and note in the comments if you can think of any other great ideas on how to waste less. I [...]
Hi Zesty readers! Sally here again, posting my last recipe for Cookie Craziness 2012. Let’s dive right into today’s recipe… one of my all-time favorite cookie recipes. Soft, chewy, and super thick cookies overloaded with white chocolate chips and tangy dried cranberries. These are, without a doubt, my go-to white chocolate cranberry cookie recipe. These cookies are [...]
Ummm Hello… is this thing on? Yay! If you give zesty a mussel… you just might get this. Action packed and full of flavor, I am confident these mussels will make you smile. Not to mention the warm crunchy bread to dip into the broth and sop up all the buttery flavor. It is 7:00am [...]
Hi Zesty readers! Sally here again, we’re in week number six of Cookie Craziness 2012. To me, one of the most nostalgic cookies there is are gingersnap molasses cookies. They bring back so many warm memories of the holidays growing up and I simply cannot imagine a holiday season without them. I’ve been on a mission to find [...]
Hi, Zesty Cook readers! I’m Laura from Pies and Plots, where I share lots of sweet treats and my love of writing. Zesty has kindly allowed me to guest post today. He has so many amazing recipes on the site, including tons of cookie recipes, which got me thinking . . . I am officially [...]
Hi Zesty readers! Sally here again, we’re in week number five of Cookie Craziness 2012. Today, I’m shaing my favorite blondie recipe ever. Ok, so a blondie isn’t technically a cookie but can you really pass these up? When I first spotted pretzel M&Ms on the shelves a couple years ago, I immediately threw them [...]
Happy Wednesday! It is that time of year again. This has been a whirlwind week to say the least and it is only Wednesday – Whoooo Hooooo. It is the time of year where sweets, breads chocolates and yes…. fudge will be on our counters, in our fridges so get ready to eat them up. [...]
Happy Monday! Last Thursday Little Miss Zesty turned the big 5. We had a big crowd over for some cake and ice cream so I wanted to make two cakes. First one was a confetti donut cake topped with a chocolate ganache ( I gave it a sample test and it was OK. ) The [...]
Hi Zesty readers! Sally here to share with you my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe EVER. This is epic, ok? How many recipes can there possibly be for a chocolate chip cookie? I mean, it’s the most simple, straightforward cookie recipe out there right? Au contraire. Not at all. There are thousands and thousands of [...]
Hi guys! Sally here today to bring you a blondie recipe. I adore blondies! I prefer them over brownies any day! I know. Crazy, I must be. This is an old Zesty recipe that I’m bringing back to life. I made them over the weekend and they were gone in no time. No really – [...]
We celebrated a 5th birthday for little miss zesty yesterday with her friends from school. What a time. I was not in charge of too much planning except some red velvet cupcakes. So I delivered. Red Velvet cupcakes, topped with a vanilla cream cheese frosting and dusted with some red sprinkles to give it the [...]
Hi everyone! Zesty is having quite the busy week, so it’s me Sally again with another killer cookie recipe. It’s true, I am a cookie monster. I’ve been on a mission for a while trying ot find the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. The recipe I can bake again and again for years! I’ve lost [...]
Hi guys! Sally here again. I’ve been on a cookie baking kick lately. Perhaps it’s the nostalgia from my childhood milk & cookie snack time or my never-ending love for chocolate chips. Maybe it’s the unparalleled & addictive smell wafting from the kitchen as they bake inside the oven. Or the endless possibilities of add-ins [...]
I need this. The weather is cold and damp today and I have a little sniffle. I need this. I thought I would warm everyone up with a super simple smooth soup. Now I have made this soup before but I had a bag of carrots hanging out in the fridge growing more hair than [...]
Did you know that November is National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month? No? Neither did I, until I stumbled upon a list of the National Food Holiday List for November. It looks like this month is a reason to celebrate one of my favorite ingredients ever – peanut butter! PS: November 14th is National Guacamole Day – [...]
Hi Zesty readers! My name is Sally and I blog over at Sally’s Baking Addiction. Zesty and I are teaming up and he’s asked me to share some of my favorite cookie recipes with all of you. Each week leading up to Christmas, I’ll be sharing a new cookie recipe here on Zesty Cook! Cookies [...]
Happy Wednesday! I have a fun and interactive post for you today! Why? Just because really…. no special reason. Well other than the fact that you are in for a special treat from now until the end of the year. That’s right! One cookie post a week for the remainder of the year. Sound like [...]
The week is starting. This weekend was all about prepping for winter. We did a full garage clean out and swapped all the summer stock for the winter shovels. We organized the shed, tested the snow blower, did a final grass cut and prepped the garden for our first ever skating rink. As a garden [...]
I am craving this!!! Well Happy Friday to you! Sun is shining, birds are chirpin’ and well of course zesty is smiling. I have something to share with you today that is sure to make you smile and feel good. Last year I was offered a piece of this very dessert by a colleague. Now [...]
Well I am not home yet from the conference in Virginia but I think I am outside of Sandy range for the day. I spent a large portion of my day yesterday in an airport but I landed in Montreal last night at 12:15am. I was supposed to fly home today from DC, however all [...]
Come here Wednesdayand give me a hug! Ahhhh thank you. Happy Wednesday to you! After visiting the new local market last week, I left with a nice pork roast that I was planning to roast for sandwiches, stir-fry and whatever else rolled through my brain. This dish was an ad hoc lunch prepared in less [...]
Happy Monday! Last week I was sent a copy of Jamie Oliver’s latest book – Jamie Oliver’s Great Britain. I’m sure many of you who watch the Food Network are familiar with Jamie Oliver. Not only has he hosted his own cooking shows, The Naked Chef and Jamie At Home, he also has made it [...]
I wanted to focus on baked good today. With that being said, I have a fun simple cookie that you will love – a versatile peanut butter cookie. Whether you want a crunch, a soft chewy texture, chocolate or butterscotch chips, this cookie can handle it. Next time you are in the mood for a [...]
So Wednesday is here, and it is not raining. Today I wanted to share with you some things I do to organize my fridge. My methods are pretty elementary however it’s better than just pushing items to the back of the fridge in hopes someone will move them. Have you ever wanted to see what [...]
A rainy Monday is here but it is getting warmer. I hope everyone is doing well. You know in the past I have asked people about what their favorite herbs and spices are as well as I had posted about sweet vs salty. Both were fun and created a lot of buzz so I thought [...]
Hi, Is this thing on? OK great, you can hear me. Hope things are going well in your neck of the woods. At the present time things are absolutely nuts on my end but I am not complaining. Lots of balls up in the air and so far, my neck is not getting sore keeping [...]
Happy Thanksgiving Canada! Busy day today for a holiday but I wanted to stop in and let you know how things are going. We had one turkey dinner yesterday. Results were delish. Some pictures to follow. We have a second turkey dinner today at my mom’s later on but first we are getting a family [...]
